The State Theatre: This is actually going to work There's no question that the reopening of the State Theatre has people in this town pretty damn excited. As photos of the reconstruction have leaked out, the fever has built, often almost completely irrespective of that bands that have so far been lined up to play its stage.

A more evolved — and angrier — Kanerko Kanerko: the band name should ring bells — and not only because the moniker draws inspiration from veteran White Sox first baseman (and Providence native) Paul Konerko.

PHOTOS: FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES | November 14, 2011 Fitz and the Tantrums perform live at the House of Blues Foundation Room in an WFNX Acoustic Show, and later perform a full show on the House of Blues main stage; both shows took place on November 11, 2011.